Bill Post
Bill Post (Republican Party) was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 25. He assumed office on January 12, 2015. He left office on November 30, 2021.
Post (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 25. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Post resigned on November 30, 2021, citing his family's move to Nevada after his wife accepted a job.[1]
Biography
Post earned his B.S. in history from Southern Oregon State College in Ashland. His professional experience includes working as a radio deejay for 30 years and as the host of the conservative talk radio show, The Bill Post Radio Show, since 2009. His organizational affiliations include the Chamber of Commerce.[2]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Post was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Information Management and Technology Committee
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Business and Labor Committee
2019-2020
Post was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Land Use Committee, Vice-Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development and Trade |
| • Judiciary |
| • Veterans and Emergency Preparedness |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Post served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rural Communities, Land Use and Water, Vice-Chair |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Bill Post defeated Ramiro Navarro Jr. in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 25 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Post (R) | 56.6 | 20,421 | |
| Ramiro Navarro Jr. (D / Working Families Party) | 43.3 | 15,613 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 57 | ||
| Total votes: 36,091 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 25
Ramiro Navarro Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 25 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ramiro Navarro Jr. | 97.7 | 5,094 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 122 | ||
| Total votes: 5,216 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dylan Juran (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Bill Post advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 25 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Post | 98.7 | 7,366 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 95 | ||
| Total votes: 7,461 | ||||
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2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Post cross-filed to also run as a Libertarian candidate and as an independent write-in candidate in 2018.[3]
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Bill Post defeated Dave McCall in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 25 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Post (R) | 58.3 | 16,736 | |
| Dave McCall (D) | 41.6 | 11,926 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 36 | ||
| Total votes: 28,698 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 25
Dave McCall advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 25 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dave McCall | 100.0 | 3,014 | |
| Total votes: 3,014 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Bill Post advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 25 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Post | 100.0 | 5,745 | |
| Total votes: 5,745 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.
Incumbent Bill Post defeated Sharon Freeman in the Oregon House of Representatives District 25 general election.[4][5]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 25 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Post Incumbent |
63.80% | 18,552 | |
| Democratic | Sharon Freeman | 36.20% | 10,528 | |
| Total Votes | 29,080 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Sharon Freeman ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 25 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sharon Freeman (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bill Post ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 25 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 25 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bill Post Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Bill Post defeated Barbara Jensen in the Republican primary. He also ran on the Libertarian party ticket. Josh Smith ran as a Pacific Green Party candidate. Post defeated Chuck Lee (I, WFP) and Smith in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Bill Post |
54.8% | 12,555 | |
| Independent | Chuck Lee | 41.8% | 9,574 | |
| Green | Josh Smith | 3.1% | 715 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 0.2% | 50 | |
| Total Votes | 22,894 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Bill Post |
77.8% | 4,608 |
| Barbara Jensen | 22.2% | 1,313 |
| Total Votes | 5,921 | |
Endorsements
In 2014, Post's endorsements included the following:[11][12]
- Oregon Firearms Federation
- State Representative Kim Thatcher of Keizer HD 25
- Oregon Right To Life PAC
- Taxpayer's Association of Oregon PAC
- Oregon Family Council PAC
- State Representative Sal Esquivel of Medford HD 6
- State Representative Jason Conger of Bend HD 54
- State Representative Kevin Cameron of Salem HD 19
- State Representative Jim Thompson of Dallas HD 23
- State Representative Jeff Kropf (Ret.) HD 17
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Bill Post did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Bill Post participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 13, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Bill Post's responses follow below.[13]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Increase opportunity for small business to come to Oregon 2) Help get more high school kids into career technical jobs |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am strong on crime and having served on the Judiciary Committee I want to see stiffer penalties for crime as well as the statute of limitations increased for rape and sex abuse.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[15]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Bill Post answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | I look up to Rep. Andy Olson (R-Albany) who is retiring this year. He has helped me tremendously.[15] | ” |
| “ | Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin[15] | ” |
| “ | Integrity, honesty and sticking to one's principles no matter what.[15] | ” |
| “ | All of the above, I have maintained through my time in office.[15] | ” |
| “ | To reflect those who sent you to the office.[15] | ” |
| “ | That he stood for less government, held state agencies accountable and was honest.[15] | ” |
| “ | I remember JFK assassination, though only 3 at the time.[15] | ” |
| “ | Delivering newspapers at 12.[15] | ” |
| “ | Easter: Christ is Risen![15] | ” |
| “ | The Bible. It has the answers for every problem in life.[15] | ” |
| “ | Rick in Casablanca[15] | ” |
| “ | My library.[15] | ” |
| “ | Too many, I'm an old radio deejay[15] | ” |
| “ | I don't see a great difference especially since one party dominates both chambers.[15] | ” |
| “ | No[15] | ” |
| “ | Cost of living, rising home prices, higher taxes[15] | ” |
| “ | The governor work with both parties more closely.[15] | ” |
| “ | Yes. Especially in Oregon's situation where one party has full control. The minority party has to "reach out" the most.[15] | ” |
| “ | Judiciary - Learning more about the aspects of legal issues in Oregon. Rural Communities (now disbanded) - Learning about the needs of the vast majority of Oregon. Veterans - Learning about the needs of our veterans.[15] | ” |
| “ | Only if the team needs me.[15] | ” |
| “ | Rep. Andy Olson[15] | ” |
| “ | Never say never[15] | ” |
| “ | Too many to list.[15] | ” |
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Limited Government.[15] |
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| —Bill Post[2] | ||
2014
Post's campaign website highlighted the following themes:[2]
- Excerpt: "I am a strong believer in the Second Amendment as a member of Oregon Firearm Federation and an avid hunter and shooter. I began hunting big game at the age of 12 and have hunted most of my life, only missing the seasons when my son played football in the Fall!"
- Excerpt: "I believe that life begins at conception and that EVERY life is precious and a gift from God Almighty no matter the circumstance therefore I am against abortion for ANY reason. That is why I am a big supporter of Oregon Right To Life."
- Excerpt: "I am a firm believer in limited government. Our government should be asking what WE want, not telling us what we need!"
- Excerpt: "I believe in lower taxes."
- Excerpt: "I believe that our Founding Fathers were led by Almighty God in crafting two wonderful, historic documents: The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution and that we are ONE nation UNDER God and need to return to our spiritual heritage that has been targeted by those who deny it's existence. That belief is the most important belief I have, and it drives my every thought process."
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2021
In 2021, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 21 to June 26.
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2020
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In 2020, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from February 3 to March 5. Special sessions were convened from June 24 to June 26 and on August 10.
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2019
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In 2019, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 22 through June 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the 79th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through March 3. There was also a one-day special session on May 21, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the 79th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 1 through July 7. There was also an organizational session January 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the 78th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through March 3.
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2015
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In 2015, the 78th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through July 6.
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2016 Republican National Convention
- See also: Republican National Convention, 2016
Post was an at-large delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Oregon. Post was one of 18 delegates from Oregon bound by state party rules to support Donald Trump at the convention.[16]
Delegate rules
Delegates from Oregon to the 2016 Republican National Convention were elected at a state convention in June 2016. Oregon delegate candidates were required to indicate which presidential candidate they favor, and if selected to participate in the national convention, sign a pledge to support him or her. All delegates from Oregon were bound on the first ballot unless released by their candidate. On the second ballot, a delegate was to remain bound if the candidate received at least 35 percent of the convention vote on the previous ballot. All Oregon delegates were to be unbound on the third and subsequent ballots.
Oregon primary results
- See also: Presidential election in Oregon, 2016
| Oregon Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | Delegates | |
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Donald Trump |
64.2% | 252,748 | 18 | |
| John Kasich | 16.6% | 65,513 | 5 | |
| Ted Cruz | 15.8% | 62,248 | 5 | |
| Other | 3.4% | 13,441 | 0 | |
| Totals | 393,950 | 28 | ||
| Source: The New York Times and Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Delegate allocation
Oregon had 28 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, 15 were district-level delegates (three for each of the state's five congressional districts). Oregon's district delegates were allocated on a proportional basis in accordance with the statewide primary vote.[17][18]
Of the remaining 13 delegates, 10 served at large. Oregon's at-large delegates were allocated proportionally in accordance with the statewide primary vote. In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention.[17][18]
Personal
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Post and his wife, Colleen, have one son.[2]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ US News, "State Lawmaker Resigns From Oregon Legislature Over Move," October 12, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on August 29, 2018
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search Results: 2018 General Election," accessed October 30, 2018
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election official results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Abstract of Votes President," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results - May 20, 2014 Primary Election," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing," accessed March 17, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official general election results for 2014," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ www.oregonfirearms.org, "2014 Oregon Firearms Federation Primary Candidate Ratings," accessed April 24, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed April 24, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Bill Post's responses," April 13, 2018
- ↑ 15.00 15.01 15.02 15.03 15.04 15.05 15.06 15.07 15.08 15.09 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15 15.16 15.17 15.18 15.19 15.20 15.21 15.22 15.23 15.24 15.25 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Oregon Republican Party, "Delegate Selection Convention Official Results," June 20, 2016
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Republican National Committee, "2016 Presidential Nominating Process," accessed October 6, 2015
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 CNN.com, "Republican National Convention roll call vote," accessed July 20, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kim Thatcher (R) |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 25 2015-2021 |
Succeeded by Jessica George (R) |
